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Get to know 15 Monster Energy girls on the NASCAR scene

Known for building their brand on sports, music and women, Monster Energy has taken over NASCAR's top series in a big way.

The Monster Energy girls on the scene have come from various locations and backgrounds on their journey to NASCAR’s biggest stage.

Along with being a big part of each race weekend, the woman balance other tasks in addition to representing Monster, which include the advancement of their education and raising awareness for special causes.

Amanda M.

NASCAR’s former Miss Coors Light, Amanda has been traveling with the Monster Energy team since 2015. Monster’s takeover as the title sponsor of the Cup Series allowed Amanda to return to familiar territory. Amanda earned her degree as a registered nurse in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee, she also went on to win Miss Kentucky USA in 2012.

Mariel L.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Mariel currently resides in Lexington, North Carolina. She has a Bachelor of Science in public relations and business communications with a minor in ballet. Before her days as a Monster Energy representative, she was an NFL cheerleader and an IT account manager, while also holding the title of Miss Tennessee World 2015. Not only is she a familiar face on the NASCAR scene, but she also runs a blog, TheBFFBlog, with her best friend.

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Rae W.

This isn’t Rae’s first go-around in the racing world. In 2016, she traveled to Japan to shoot the 2016 Monster Energy Calendar with Moto GP. Born in Minnesota and raised in Michigan, Rae has a degree in Psychology from Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. The 2015 Miss Michigan USA was a top-10 finisher in the Miss USA pageant and has been working as a Monster Energy girl since 2015.

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Ashley H.

A resident of Ponce Inlet, Florida and lover of the beach, Ashley (far left) has been a Monster Energy girl since late 2014. Over the years, Ashley has had the opportunity to not only travel around the United States with the Monster Energy brand, but different countries around the world, as well. Not only is Ashley a medical recruiter, but her passions also lie with being a fitness lover and joke teller.

Lauren Y.

A fresh face to the Monster Energy girl scene, Lauren was born and raised in San Diego, California. A current resident of Las Vegas, she is the current Miss Nevada USA and will represent the state in the Miss USA 2017 pageant in June. At the age of 16, Lauren was hit by a drunk driver, but she has used that incident to become a victim speaker and advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

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Kailey W.

Kailey (far left) began her journey with Monster Energy in early 2015. She is currently working on earning a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with a particular focus on breast cancer due to the impact the disease has had on her own family. Spending most of her childhood days traveling the nation for motocross, Kailey is a huge fan of all motorsports.

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Haley C.

Born and raised in the Dallas, Texas area, Haley currently lives in Southern California, where is working to pursue her dream of becoming an actress and model. She has been with Monster Energy since January 2016. Along with her Monster duties, she is also working on her degree in Marketing and Broadcast Journalism. She also has a background in Sales & Marketing, Emergency Medical Support and Psychology.

Kayla F.

Born and raised in Clermont, Florida, Kayla currently resides in Los Angeles where she has been working as a Monster Energy girl for a year. She has been modeling and acting for nearly 10 years, as she has also been published in various magazines, which include Maxim and LA Fashion Magazine. Kayla is also a huge New England Patriots fan since her family is from Boston.

Carla M.

Born and raised in California and current resident of Los Angeles, Carla (second from right) has been a Monster Energy girl for five years and counting. During her time, she has traveled to locations such as the Bahamas, Aruba and Mexico.

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Audrey A.

A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Audrey currently resides in Los Angeles, California. In her spare time, the internationally published cover model and philanthropist loves hiking, traveling and reading.

Janey L.

Born in Subic Bay, Philippines, Janey (second from right) was raised in various parts of the world due to her family’s service in the Navy. Currently residing in San Diego, California, Janey was able to travel to Fiji to shoot the 2017 Monster Energy Girl calendar. This girl is tough, too. She is currently training to box for Industry Fight Night to raise awareness and money for The Boys and Girls Club.

Hollie H.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Hollie (right) moved to Houston, Texas four years ago to pursue a job as an Au Pair for two children. Traveling the world as an aspiring actress and model, she has competed in international pageants over the years. Hollie’s experiences also landed her a small role on the Netflix series, “Fuller House.” As she continues to work on earning a marketing degree at the University of Houston, Hollie is also planning to start up a nonprofit organization for children with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, a disability she also suffers from where she cannot see anything out of her left eye.

Ashley W.

Born and raised in Illinois, Ashley currently lives in Southern California. She’s spent the past two years as a Monster Energy girl, attending motorsports events across the country. With a degree in broadcast journalism, Ashley has a huge passion for on-camera hosting. She’s also a lover of dogs. In her spare time, Ashley loves to go hiking with her dog, as well as volunteering at animal rescues.

Billie Jo

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Billie (right) has been a Monster Energy girl for over a year. Not only has she been featured in magazines and commercials for Sports Illustrated, but she was also on the billboard for MGM Grand Las Vegas and a show host for “Beyond the List” and “Bikini Destinations.” Billie has achieved a few titles, including Miss Swimsuit USA International and first runner up Miss Pennsylvania.

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Morgan A.

Racing has been a way of life for Morgan (far right). She loves to cheer on her brother, Drew, at various dirt tracks while he competes on the sprint-car scene. Away from the track, Morgan is working as a psychiatric registered nurse in Columbus, Indiana. She is currently working on earning her Master’s degree to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. As Miss Indiana USA 2016, she was able to reach out to the youth to teach them the importance of following their dreams and passions.